Please take this poll I'm interested in making it as scientific as possible

**TZBrown** · 02-09-2011, 08:06

Originally Posted by Shug

Foot end a bit higher .... don't like sliding down to the foot end.

Originally Posted by Hangin' Burrito

'nuff said!

+3 on sliding down.

Foot end about 2 inches higher for me also

TZ

**BillyBob58** · 02-09-2011, 08:56

I voted foot end higher. But, that is for my gathered end hammocks only. For my JRB Bridge it is just the opposite, head end higher.

**Bubba** · 02-09-2011, 09:44

I voted for level. I like a fair amount of sag and the I've never really noticed any difference with having either head or feet higher than the other. Thats just me and that is the nature of hammocking. Its a lot of feel since we are all different.

**Shadowmoss** · 02-09-2011, 10:07

I'm not sure what it says about me NOT being top heavy (sigh), but I like level. Feet higher and my feet just get numb, I don't slide.

**Black Wolf** · 02-09-2011, 10:13

Originally Posted by Dave41079

I hang my foot end just a bit higher. I found if I hang level with my setup that I tend to slide towards the foot end overnight. Placing my feet just a few inches higher keeps my from sliding around. The way I look at this is there's more body mass above my waist than below it, so by adding a little more angle from the height on the foot it, it sort of balances everything out. As always, HYOH.

I'm new to hanging but I'm finding this works best for me as well ...

pool...poll...pole ??? ...I'm in it or on it one way or another

**Bushman of yukon** · 02-09-2011, 11:05

I like to be level

or my legs and feet go numb and cold

**tjm** · 02-09-2011, 12:57

When I was setting it up level, I found I tended to slide towards the head end during the night.

Now I set the head end visibly higher than the foot end (? ~ 6" ?) and I don't seem to slide towards either end.

You probably should have asked a more specific question to distinquish between a gathered end hammock and a bridge hammock.

**Walking Bear** · 02-09-2011, 13:18

I voted for level. That best with my DIY bridge.

**grok** · 02-09-2011, 14:29

Originally Posted by MedicineMan

you can get a line level at lowes or home depot for cheap and they weigh very very little if you need a visual when setting up

There's an app for that

**Pitch** · 02-09-2011, 14:31

Originally Posted by Dave41079

I hang my foot end just a bit higher. I found if I hang level with my setup that I tend to slide towards the foot end overnight. Placing my feet just a few inches higher keeps my from sliding around. The way I look at this is there's more body mass above my waist than below it, so by adding a little more angle from the height on the foot it, it sort of balances everything out. As always, HYOH.

+1 for the same reasons.